VALADA A. COATES
AURORA,CO
Summary
Talented Distribution Associate managing high volume workload in fast-paced environment. Prioritizing and organizing tasks for maximum efficiency. Knowledgeable about preparing and managing shipments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Coordinator
Centennial Energy, LLC
10.2013 - Current
- Order tracking of BOL entries into SRA for railcars/trucks, SR and filing
- Works with distribution coordinators to achieve department goals and objectives
- Provided logistic optimization and scheduling for product orders, transit times, loading schedules, accurate shipment counts, inventory and product pricing for both purchasing and sales
- Responsible for managing accounts payable and accounts receivable; managed monthly close of financial statements
- Problem resolution on shipment issues between accounting and transportation/marketing
- Monitor and maintain shipping schedules, while tracing loaded and empty railcars to ensure on time delivery
- Update railroad and trucking fuel surcharges, freight rates and logistic moves
- Assist with contract entry and execution to ensure all deals are entered timely and accurately
- Assist with moving railcars within RMS to get railcars into proper pool/loops for tracking and reporting
- Responsible for management of company’s railcar leases invoices for proper payment
- Develop strong working relationships with customer logistic personnel, railroad and trucking freight carriers
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents
- Uncovered and resolved errors with minimal oversight
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems
Registration & Licensing Coordinator
Great West Financial
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Maintained strong, current knowledge of FINRA, SEC, State Securities and Insurance rules and regulations
- Appointed associates with State DOI licensing in conjunction with state securities licensing
- Reviewed new state license applications and forward all required documents to state for processing
- Worked with regulators to clear registration; review for appropriate registration and licensing of employees
- Tracked new hire registration 90 day timeline using Microsoft Excel
- Developed and directed training sessions of new hire registration weekly
- Managed all registrations compliance training
- Coordinated training of new transfer hires; secured training aids, materials, and resources for training objective
- Facilitated onsite classes and online training with new hires for registration
- Assisted Human Resource managers in conducting registration process for new employees
- Contributed development of new approaches and solutions to online training
- Supported implementation and ongoing delivery of training curriculum
- Performed administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training sessions
- Lead, guided and trained staff performing related work
- Ensured company and associate records and files were accurately maintained in SAP, Credentialing and Onbase
- Administered and provided appropriate reporting to Securities Compliance Management and Human Resources on all issues related to employment histories, hiring, termination, discipline, and licensing and job promotion
- Proactively solved registration and licensing related problems
- Maintained quality customer relations with emphasis on service, quality and support of business needs
- Reconciled monthly invoices for licensing and registration payments for payment approval
- Collaborated with other business units to identify and facilitate business process improvements for SAP
Gas Marketing Representative
SourceGas Energy Services
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Identified and optimized physical and financial trade opportunities for Rocky Mountain and Panhandle regions
- Developed and executed natural gas plan to meet daily, day-ahead and balance of month gas gas requirements using Microsoft Excel
- Examined and executed regional arbitrage opportunities
- Interacted with market participants to develop, negotiate, and execute opportunistic business transactions
- Supported ongoing and special initiatives within Commercial Operations and business development
- Scheduled natural gas on different natural gas pipelines
- Developed knowledge of physical and financial market to achieve fair market price for transport
- Determined value of capacity release, set up release on pipeline website and obtained and managed proper documentation for capacity release
- Ensured that all activities were accurately reflected in internal documentation system for payment
- Monitored daily balancing of pipelines, correcting imbalances as needed
- Processed invoices for transportation, supply, and sales customers
- Managed Accounts Receivable and Payables for trading activity
- Assisted in various functions in department such as supply contract negotiation, hedging and hedge pricing
- Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally to increase customer satisfaction.
- Attended industry events and trade shows to promote brand and build relationships with potential customers.
Transportation Scheduler Analyst
Xcel Energy Markets
10.2003 - 09.2006
- Lead and coordinated accurate and timely scheduling and nomination of gas supply, transportation and storage volumes for regulated operating companies for Xcel
- Monitored and aligns gas supply purchase agreements and nominations to available transportation contracts
- Optimized utilization of transportation and storage contracts daily or hourly basis.
- Coordinated confirmation of all nominations
- Investigated and resolves nomination discrepancies and reschedules supply and transportation volumes as necessary
- Ensured that all nomination and scheduling deadlines are met daily and hourly basis while verifying compliance of all gas supply agreements
- Ensure compliance with all volume and location terms and conditions of transportation and storage agreements and making sure that Xcel does not incur penalties or reduce reliability of delivery and generation systems as result of inadequate gas supplies
- Responsible for accurate and timely entry of volume information transaction management system
- Provided training and support to Transportation Scheduler – Analysts
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Generated department orders and accompanying documentation.
Volume Processor
Kinder Morgan, Inc
01.2003 - 10.2003
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
- Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.
- Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials
- Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment
- Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures
- Implemented effective strategies for processor optimization based on insights
Transportation Security Officer
Dept Of Homeland Security
01.2002 - 10.2003
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Used explosive detection machines and chemical swab systems to identify potential hazards.
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with passengers and other airport personnel.
- Monitored security checkpoints for compliance with applicable security protocols.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction
Spot Gas Buyer/General Supply Analyst
Nicor Gas
09.1989 - 10.2002
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference
- Improved forecasting systems to maintain adequate materials and supplies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Regis University
Denver, COBachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
Regis University
Denver, ColoradoSkills
- Resource Allocation
- Organizational Skills
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Logistics Coordination
- Scheduling and Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Staff Training
- Interpersonal Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
Timeline
Distribution Coordinator
Centennial Energy, LLC
10.2013 - Current
Registration & Licensing Coordinator
Great West Financial
11.2010 - 02.2013
Gas Marketing Representative
SourceGas Energy Services
09.2006 - 09.2009
Transportation Scheduler Analyst
Xcel Energy Markets
10.2003 - 09.2006
Volume Processor
Kinder Morgan, Inc
01.2003 - 10.2003
Transportation Security Officer
Dept Of Homeland Security
01.2002 - 10.2003
Spot Gas Buyer/General Supply Analyst
Nicor Gas
09.1989 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
Regis University
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